Water Temperature of the Hiwassee River in Reliance, TN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 25, 2026, 9:15 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Cherokee National ForestStation Name: HIWASSEE RIVER ABOVE RELIANCE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 768 feet
Nearest Address:
3708 State Hwy 30
Reliance, TN 37369
Polk County
GPS Coordinates: 35.1883333, -84.5025
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Weather for Reliance, Tennessee
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 52°F
L: 31°F

Mon
H: 27°F
L: 12°F

Tue
H: 37°F
L: 13°F

Wed
H: 35°F
L: 19°F

Thu
H: 34°F
L: 18°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 6:14 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:04 AM - 8:34 AM5:44 PM - 8:14 PM
Minor Periods
10:47 AM - 12:17 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 11:49PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:49 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 2 to 8 degrees above zero are expected. * WHERE...Most of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight EST /11 PM CST/ Sunday Night to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Special Weather Statement issued January 25 at 1:21PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:21 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:30 PM
There may be patches of light freezing rain or drizzle this evening before precipitation transitions to light snow showers and flurries overnight across the area. While the precipitation is expected to be very light, some spots may pick up very light freezing rain accumulations of a hundredth of an inch or so, and snow accumulations of a dusting to few tenths will be possible as well. In addition, any lingering water on roadways may freeze overnight as temperatures plummet. Be prepared for slick spots on roadways overnight into Monday morning. The morning commute could be affected. Use caution if you will be driving.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 12:01PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as zero to 10 above zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight EST /11 PM CST/ tonight to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ Monday to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 12:01PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as zero to 10 above zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight EST /11 PM CST/ tonight to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ Monday to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Ice Storm Warning issued January 24 at 11:58PM EST until January 25 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:58 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Significant icing continues across the area. Total ice accumulations up to four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible especially for elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will slowly warm above freezing this morning.
Travel is discouraged early this morning. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 11:49PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:49 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally higher wind gusts up to 90 mph are expected across the highest elevations of the foothills such as Cove Mountain.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
High Wind Warning issued January 24 at 11:49PM EST until January 25 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:49 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally higher wind gusts up to 90 mph are expected across the highest elevations of the foothills such as Cove Mountain.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 12:01PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph over the higher elevations and foothills. For the Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below expected. * WHERE...Southeast Monroe County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 12:01PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph over the higher elevations and foothills. For the Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below expected. * WHERE...Southeast Monroe County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
High Wind Warning issued January 25 at 12:01PM EST until January 25 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph over the higher elevations and foothills. For the Cold Weather Advisories, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below expected. * WHERE...Southeast Monroe County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 2:45AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:45 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 0 to 15 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Wind chills from 5 to 15 above across much of north and portions of Middle Georgia are expected with wind chills as cold as 0 in the north Georgia mountains. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may be experiencing power outages.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Ice Storm Warning issued January 25 at 2:40AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:40 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow/sleet accumulations up to one inch in northeastern Georgia. Ice accumulations around one quarter to three quarters of an inch across the warning area. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Impacts from ice accumulation are already being felt in portions of northeast Georgia extending into the Atlanta metro area. These impacts will expand through the morning hours across the warning area as ice accumulations continue to build.
Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 1:19PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:19 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 0 to 15 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Wind chills from 5 to 15 above across much of north and portions of Middle Georgia are expected with wind chills as cold as 0 in the north Georgia mountains. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may be experiencing power outages.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Ice Storm Warning issued January 25 at 10:30AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 10:30 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 10:30 PM
* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of one tenth to one half inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph tonight. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for extended power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 6:14 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:04 AM - 8:34 AM5:44 PM - 8:14 PM
Minor Periods
10:47 AM - 12:17 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 55 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 7:07 PM
Moonset: 1:21 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:55 AM - 9:25 AM6:37 PM - 9:07 PM
Minor Periods
11:22 AM - 12:52 AM12:51 AM - 2:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:01 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 8:05 PM
Moonset: 2:34 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:51 AM - 10:21 AM7:35 PM - 10:05 PM
Minor Periods
12:03 AM - 1:33 PM2:04 AM - 3:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 9:08 PM
Moonset: 3:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:52 AM - 11:22 AM8:38 PM - 11:08 PM
Minor Periods
12:53 AM - 2:23 PM3:17 AM - 4:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 6:04 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 10:13 PM
Moonset: 4:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:56 AM - 12:26 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:55 PM - 3:25 PM4:27 AM - 5:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
